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County Awarded for Excellence in Solid Waste Management

By Aug 15, 2017 in Uncategorized - Recycle
The Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) recently awarded its Silver Excellence Award in Integrated Solid Waste Management to the County’s Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division. The annual SWANA awards recognize outstanding programs and facilities nationwide that advance the economically and environmentally sound management of solid waste. Read more...

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Green Business Program Recruiting New Applicants

By Jul 24, 2017 in Uncategorized - Recycle, Reduce & Reuse
Is your business striving to reduce waste, conserve water and energy, and promote alternative transportation? If so, consider applying to be a certified Green Business in Santa Barbara County. Kick-off workshops are scheduled for September. Read more...

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IV Move-Out 2017

By Jun 21, 2017 in Uncategorized - Clean-Ups
Join our Code Enforcement Officer Brad Spencer for an inside glimpse of this year’s Isla Vista Move-Out activities. The Move-Out program helps keep IV’s streets clean and hazard-free. Additionally, it helps prevent furniture arsons, which were once commonplace during this time of year. Read more...

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Put a Stop to Unwanted Phone Books

By May 22, 2017 in Uncategorized - Reduce & Reuse
If you no longer use a phone book and don’t want one delivered to your home or business, check out this new video by the Product Stewardship Institute. Then easily opt-out of receiving future books. Read more...

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Mini Composting Workshops this Thursday at SBCC’s Earth Day Event

By Apr 17, 2017 in Uncategorized - Organics
Join us this Thursday, April 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for free mini composting workshops at Santa Barbara City College’s Earth Day Event. Learn all about the benefits of composting food scraps and other organics at home. Read more...

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County Supervisors Approve Tajiguas RRP – Largest Reducer of Greenhouse Gases in County History

By Dec 15, 2016 in Uncategorized - Trash, ReSource Center
On Tuesday the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors approved the final contracts necessary to move forward with the long-awaited Resource Recovery Project. The project will increase the County’s recycling rate to over 85% and will result in an estimated reduction of 110,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent each year. Read more...

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Biomass Magazine Features Article on Resource Recovery Project

By Dec 01, 2016 in Uncategorized - Trash, ReSource Center
Biomass Magazine recently published an article on the latest developments of the County’s Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project. Click here for the full article or visit our Resource Recovery Project page for more info. Read more...

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Bulky Item Collection Reminder

By Nov 11, 2016 in Uncategorized - Clean-Ups
Residential trash customers in the unincorporated area of the county are entitled to two “bulky item” collections per year at no charge. The collections are intended for large household items like appliances, electronics, furniture, and more. Check out our quick video for sample items. Read more...

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Santa Barbara Police Department Installs New Drug Disposal Bin

By Jul 21, 2016 in Uncategorized - Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal
South Coast residents now have another way to safely dispose of their unwanted household medications. The drop-box is located in the Police Department lobby at 215 E. Figueroa Street in downtown Santa Barbara. Read more...

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County Passes Safe Med Disposal Ordinance

By Jun 23, 2016 in Uncategorized - Hazardous Waste Recycling/Disposal
On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors approved the second reading of the County’s Safe Medication Disposal EPR Ordinance, which will require drug producers to design, implement, and fund a convenient collection and disposal program for unwanted medications sold in the county. Read more...
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